In observance of Memorial Day, The Rahway Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 25 and remain closed through Monday, May 27. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 9am.

WELCOME TO THE RAHWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Rahway Public Library has established a new borrowing policy. Click this box to learn more and to find out what forms of ID you will need to bring.

HOTSPOTS ARE HERE

Don't have internet at home? Going on a trip and not sure if there will be public WiFi? Then why not borrow a hotspot! A hotspot is a portable device that will allow you to connect up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled computers or electronic devices almost wherever you are: at home, on the bus, or in the park. The hotspot works in any area covered by the Sprint 3G or 4G LTE network. See if one is available or put one on hold by clicking here. This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Friends of the Rahway Public Library.

FEATURED TITLES

New Fiction

New Nonfiction

Most Popular Titles

EVENTS

Hawaiian History and Culture

6/1/2019 @ 2:00 PM

If you’ve never had the opportunity to visit the Hawaiian islands, use your imagination and let Gail Mahealani Thompson's multimedia presentation take you there! You’ll see the natural beauty, learn the unique history of our 50th state, examine authentic Hawaiian handicrafts, and witness a live hula performance to traditional music.
FREE, open to the public, all are welcome!

Friends of the Library Dodgeball

6/8/2019 @ 10:00 AM

The Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 8th beginning at 10:00am at the Rahway Recreation Center. Join us after the event at WET TICKET for some complimentary food from Rahway Fried.
COST: $20 per teammate. 6 person team $120.00. Register at https://bit.ly/2Hlw2DK

Facts to Fiction: Real Private I

6/22/2019 @ 11:00 AM

David Watts has been a Plainfield, NJ patrolman, a detective, an investigator with the Union County Prosecutors office and CEO of his own Investigative firm. With decades of cases in his files, Watts provides vivid descriptions of what private investigation work entails. Murder, fraud, sex, corruption, and more are all on the menu here.

LIBRARY CLOSED

5/25/2019 @ All Day

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

LIBRARY CLOSED

5/27/2019 @ All Day

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

Toddler Time

5/29/2019 @ 10:30 AM

Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages 4 and under with caregiver. No registration required.

Bingo

5/30/2019 @ 4:30 PM

Play BINGO and win some prizes!

Rahway History Room

6/3/2019 @ 4:00 PM

Have a question about local history? Need help finding a Rahway ancestor, or doing genealogical research? Join Rahway City Historian and Research Consultant, Al Shipley in our local history room from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (close). First Monday of every month. Check out www.merchantsanddrovers.org

Toddler Time

6/5/2019 @ 10:30 AM

Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages 4 and under with caregiver. No registration required.

Crochet Club

6/6/2019 @ 6:30 PM

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. Bring your hooks and yarn. Work on a project or learn a new technique! Program is free for teens and adults (16+)

Teen Volunteer Info Session

6/10/2019 @ 6:00 PM

Teens! The RPL is looking for teens to volunteer at the library this summer! Do you live in town? Can you show initiative and are you an independent worker? If you have a few hours to spare this summer we would love to have you! Join us in the Discovery Studio and find out what it's all about! ( for teens 13 and up only )

Toddler Time

6/12/2019 @ 10:30 AM

Talk, sing, read, write, and play during this literacy readiness storytime. Ages 4 and under with caregiver. No registration required.

FEATURED RESOURCES

Hoopla Digital

Bringing you hundreds of thousands of movies, audiobooks and more, hoopla is a revolutionary digital service. From Hollywood blockbusters to best selling authors – not just the hits, but the niche and hard-to-find as well – hoopla provides you the freedom you've been searching for to experience, explore and enjoy what you want, when you want, and where you want.

Ancestry.com

Ancestry Library Edition is a comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research. Includes the digitized images of U.S., U.K., Canadian, Australian and German Census records, U.S. Military records back to the 1600's, Court, Land, tax and probate records, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, and much more. Available only from within the library.

Overdrive - eLibraryNJ

Download eBooks today! The Rahway Public library has signed on with eLibrary NJ and Overdrive to bring you an extensive collection of eBooks and downloadable audio. Browse their calalog and start downloading now!

Learning Express

Learning Express is easily one of the most comprehensive test prep resources available today. By logging into this site, students can take practice tests related to elementary, middle, and high school basic skills, practice for the SAT exam, and prepare for advanced placement testing in most subject areas.

Optimal Resume

Optimal Resume is our premier career resource. Use this site to create high-impact, interactive career materials such as resumes and cover letters, present your materials on the web or in print, assess your skills, participate in practice video interviews, and even post video resumes!

Rosetta Stone

One of the most full feature resources for learning a new language. Listen to native speakers, work on your pronounciation, and learn read in your new language all for free!

Newspaper Archive

Documenting almost 160 years of Rahway's past, the online newspaper archive is an excellent resource for local history, obituaries, and for learning about the events that made Rahway the city it is today.

Come in, find out.

RESEARCH AND LEARNING

From online databases to local history resources to practice test, the Rahway Public Library has a vast array of digital and electronic sources. Find an obituary, read old newspapers, or research a topic all without leaving your home.